# Philippine court orders arrest of jailed, US-wanted celebrity preacher

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/philippine-court-orders-arrest-of-jailed-us-wanted-celebrity-preacher/
- Published: 2026-11-14T06:24:43+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T10:41:38+00:00
- Original publisher: Al Jazeera (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/14/philippine-court-orders-arrest-of-jailed-us-wanted-celebrity-preacher?traffic_source=rss
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Court order advances proceedings on Quiboloy’s possible extradition to the US.
- Two co-accused church officers are also subject to arrest orders.
- Quiboloy denies allegations and remains jailed without bail in the Philippines.

## Summary

A Philippine court has ordered the arrest of jailed preacher Apollo Quiboloy as part of proceedings over a US request to extradite him. The order marks a step towards a decision on whether he will be sent to the United States, where he faces charges including child sex trafficking.

The Makati court found probable cause and also issued a hold-departure order against Quiboloy and two co-accused, church officers Teresita Dandan and Helen Panilag, who remain at large. Philippine courts must hold hearings before deciding on extradition; Quiboloy is already held without bail and denies the Philippine allegations. The government filed its petition after the US formally requested extradition in August, and officials said the court order was not timed around President Donald Trump’s planned Manila visit.

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